Open this week: Tue 3 to 7pm · Thu 10am to 2pm · Sat 9am to noonWhat to bring: nothing

Free groceries for anyone who needs them.

A neighborhood pantry in Pittsburgh, run by volunteers. Walk in, pick what your household will use, and walk out. No ID, no forms, no questions about income.

WhereFerris Street church hall, side door by the parking lot
WhenTuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Full hours below.
CostFree. Always. One visit a week per household.

Choose what you need

Wooden crates of red apples next to a bucket of onions

Get food

Fresh produce, bread, eggs, canned goods and diapers when we have them.

Hours and what to expect
Four volunteers in matching sweatshirts packing vegetables and groceries into boxes

Volunteer

Two-hour shifts sorting, packing and greeting. No experience needed, ages 14 and up.

Pick a shift
A gardener tending tall corn and vegetables in a small city garden

Give

Drop off food on open days, share extra from your garden, or give money. $1 buys about 3 meals.

Ways to give

Open hours

Come any time during these hours. The line moves fast, and there are chairs if you need to sit.

DayHoursGood to know
Tuesday3pm to 7pmAfter-work hours
Thursday10am to 2pmMost fresh produce
Saturday9am to noonFamily day, kids' snacks
Other daysClosedCall for emergencies

What to expect

  • A volunteer says hello and hands you a cart or bags.
  • You walk the tables and choose what you want. Nobody packs for you.
  • Most visits take about 20 minutes.
  • Spanish, Nepali and Arabic speakers are at the door on Thursdays.
  • Can't come in? We can bring a box to your door. Call (555) 555-0118.

Last year on Ferris Street

Sample numbers for this concept build. A real pantry would show its own.

1,240households served
96,000pounds of food shared
310volunteers
0forms to fill out

VolunteerGive